Firm History
Cearley Law Firm is one of the most distinguished and experienced law firms in the state of Arkansas, founded by our namesake attorney, Bob Cearley – a highly respected name throughout the local legal community. With over 50 years of experience representing clients from a variety of cases, we have a reputation for success with even the most difficult matters, including personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Our home office is conveniently located in Little Rock, yet we proudly serve clients across the entire state of Arkansas.
Our attorney, Bob Cearley, will work tirelessly and diligently to reach the best possible legal outcome for our clients. Our promise to you, our client, is that we will not only fight hard for your case, we will be there to support you throughout the entire legal process, start to finish. Backed by hundreds of successful cases ranging from automobile accidents to business disputes, you can rest assured that your case is safe in our capable hands.
Cearley Law Firm carefully begins each case by thoroughly reviewing the facts and identifying all possible avenues of relief for our clients. We’ll take the time to know you, understand any areas of concern that you may have, and help you craft a solution that meets or exceeds your expectations. Contact us at (501) 372-5600 to speak with a member of our experienced staff about your legal concerns today!
Attorney Bob Cearley
Bob Cearley has served as a trial lawyer in Little Rock, Arkansas for over 50 years and is certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He is listed in Martindale Hubbell’s Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. His areas of practice include plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, insurance disputes, and commercial litigation.
Bob Cearley is a past president of the Arkansas Bar Association and has been elected by his peers to the American Board of Trial Advocates, American College of Trial Lawyers, and International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has served on the Board of Governors of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, which recognized him with its Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award in 1997.
His career has included many notable cases: he was lead counsel in McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education, 529 F.Supp 1255 (E.D. Ark. 1982) (the “Creation Science Case”), which invalidated state law mandating the teaching of “Creation Science” in Arkansas public schools. His cases involving catastrophic injuries caused by air rifles have been featured on ABC’s 20/20 and in Lawyer’s Weekly and ATLA Products Liability Law Reporter. Bob Cearley is experienced in complex litigation and is proud to offer personalized legal services to his clients.